Dynamo rookies Will Bruin and Kofi Sarkodie were named to the 18-man squad that will participate in the Generation adidas tour to the Netherlands later this month. The group will be led by Sporting Kansas City head coach Peter Vermes and his coaching staff.

The tour, which begins on Monday, will include training at the grounds of famed Dutch power Ajax and a match against the Ajax Reserve team on Dec. 8. The group will also play matches against Dutch second-division clubs FC Volendam and Almere City FC before the tour comes to a close on Dec. 15.

Vermes was nominated for MLS Coach of the Year in 2011 after he led Sporting Kansas City to the best regular season record in the Eastern Conference and a berth in the conference championship.

Last year the Generation adidas group traveled to Spain, where the team posted wins against reserve teams from Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Rayo Vallecano.

“This annual offseason tour is invaluable for young players, and we are excited to see this talented group come together in the Netherlands,” MLS Executive Vice President Todd Durbin said. “Our players’ development is enhanced by their exposure to legendary clubs like Ajax and the opportunity to compete against their peers in other countries.”